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Pow dodges EA cuts questions

Sector cannot be complacent with £2,500 price cap forecast

Centrica appoints former Shell exec as new CFO

National Grid trials hydrogen backup generator for substation

Networks accused of ‘gold plating’ grid connections

Universities to launch national energy data platform

One in four borrowing to pay energy bills

Nearly a quarter of people are borrowing to pay energy bills, according to a new poll. The results show that more than half (53%) of those borrowing to pay utility bills said they had never had to do so before.

Charity calls for review of all PPM users

Dissatisfaction rises among business water customers

Wind generation exceeds 21GW for first time

SVT warns process emissions far more potent than first thought

Scots government launches review of offshore wind target

Poll highlights worrying knowledge gap on water usage

New rules spell end for sales of traditional light bulbs

The sale of traditional incandescent light bulbs will largely be banned under proposed new government regulations. The measure, which is predicted to reduce energy demand by 19,700 GWh by 2050, was announced as Energy UK joined forces with councils and housing groups to brief MPs on bringing forward the £6 billion worth of homes energy efficiency investment announced by the government last autumn.

Suppliers are split on Ofgem’s ringfencing proposals

A schism has emerged in the energy retail sector as companies present wildly different views on Ofgem’s proposals not to require the ringfencing of consumer credit balances, an industry expert has told Utility Week. Citizens Advice’s chief economist said the charity was being approached by suppliers who all have different perspectives on the issue, with no sign of consensus.